Creative Expressions
A recovery group specially desinged for adult women (18yo and older) recovering from sexual assault and/or domestic violence. Group is confidential and will require admissions assessment prior to registration. Group is self pay only.
Hosted by Mieke P Kramer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pooler, GA 31322
A recovery group specially desinged for adult women (18yo and older) recovering from sexual assault and/or domestic violence. Group is confidential and will require admissions assessment prior to registration. Group is self pay only.
Mom Guilt
This virtual therapy group was designed for black and other mother's of color to discuss emotions surrounding feelings of inadequacy, anxiety and depression within the parenting role. Join us for discussions surrounding guilt that arises during motherhood, adjusting to the ...
Hosted by Imani N. Byers-Quarterman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Canton, GA 30114
This virtual therapy group was designed for black and other mother's of color to discuss emotions surrounding feelings of inadequacy, anxiety and depression within the parenting role. Join us for discussions surrounding guilt that arises during motherhood, adjusting to the ...
The Psychology Clinic
Welcome to The Psychology Clinic, led by Dr. Odell Vining in Columbus, GA. Specializing in Behaviorism and Child Psychology. We offer comprehensive care for individuals, couples, and families. Our comfortable setting allows engagement in behavioral therapy, psychological assessments, and Independent ...
Welcome to The Psychology Clinic, led by Dr. Odell Vining in Columbus, GA. Specializing in Behaviorism and Child Psychology. We offer comprehensive care for individuals, couples, and families. Our comfortable setting allows engagement in behavioral therapy, psychological assessments, and Independent ...
Breaking Open-Widows Wellness Group
The benefits of joining support groups for widows are many: Support Groups For Widows 1. Provides a place to meet others who have lost their spouse, others who understand your loss. 2. Provides support from feeling isolated and alone 3. ...
Hosted by Play Therapy and Counseling Center: Kim McFarland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S, Teacher
Verified Verified
Group meets in Young Harris, GA 30582
The benefits of joining support groups for widows are many: Support Groups For Widows 1. Provides a place to meet others who have lost their spouse, others who understand your loss. 2. Provides support from feeling isolated and alone 3. ...
Young adult group
Young adults group is for men and women, ages18-35. The purpose of the group is to process issues concerning this age range, which include relationships, school or job concerns and dealing with ones family. However, any topic is open for ...
Young adults group is for men and women, ages18-35. The purpose of the group is to process issues concerning this age range, which include relationships, school or job concerns and dealing with ones family. However, any topic is open for ...
Back to School Anxiety
This group is for students who are looking for skills on navigating back to school stress. Our therapists will help your student be prepared to return to the classroom.
Hosted by The Pursuit Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFT, LPC, CPCS, CST, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fayetteville, GA 30215
This group is for students who are looking for skills on navigating back to school stress. Our therapists will help your student be prepared to return to the classroom.
No Limits!
This group is designed for men who wish to grow beyond their comfort zones and realize their true potential. We become our best selves not in isolation but in community and this group milieu would be dynamic, challenging but genuine ...
Hosted by Oliver Oswald Harper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA, MAL, MAA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chamblee, GA 30341
This group is designed for men who wish to grow beyond their comfort zones and realize their true potential. We become our best selves not in isolation but in community and this group milieu would be dynamic, challenging but genuine ...
Clinical Supervision
Provide clinical supervision (individual /group) for professional seeking licensure
Hosted by Robert Marchant
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, NCC, SAP, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stockbridge, GA 30281
Provide clinical supervision (individual /group) for professional seeking licensure
Experiential Aspects of DBT Mindfulness
Learn to increase awareness, experience reality as it is, increase control of the mind, increase fluidity, reduce rigidity, reduce stress, and reduce suffering. All of these benefits combine to increase happiness. Starting Feb 27th, 2023.
Hosted by Marian Kalvert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30345
Learn to increase awareness, experience reality as it is, increase control of the mind, increase fluidity, reduce rigidity, reduce stress, and reduce suffering. All of these benefits combine to increase happiness. Starting Feb 27th, 2023.
Train Your Brain to Improve Your Game
This group is for high school athletes, struggling with anxiety around any aspect of their sport. Whether playing the sport itself, managing pressure or juggling academics with athletics - this is your group to find control or level-up.
Hosted by Shannon O'Brien Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CCH, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
This group is for high school athletes, struggling with anxiety around any aspect of their sport. Whether playing the sport itself, managing pressure or juggling academics with athletics - this is your group to find control or level-up.
IOP (Intensive Out Patient) Group
IOP offers intensive out patient group sessions. Groups focus on addictions, substance abuse, and mental health. In group we focus on psychoeducational topics that are beneficial to the client, with processing being a key component too. We cover all the ...
Hosted by Amanda K. Celmer
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADCII, CCDS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodstock, GA 30188
IOP offers intensive out patient group sessions. Groups focus on addictions, substance abuse, and mental health. In group we focus on psychoeducational topics that are beneficial to the client, with processing being a key component too. We cover all the ...
Anger Management
This group will help you get a handle on how Anger is controling your life. Therefore, allows you to get back in control.
Hosted by LIFE Counseling & Assessment Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, MDiv, LCSW, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30064
This group will help you get a handle on how Anger is controling your life. Therefore, allows you to get back in control.
Anxiety group for kids
Hosted by Elizabeth Achorn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CAGS, NCC, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Peachtree City, GA 30269
Gay Men Over 40 Interpersonal Process Group
Cultivate a safe, supportive and educational environment for gay men over 40 to address concerns such as discrimination, loneliness, stigmatization, aging, isolation, insecurity, grief and loss. Over the course of 8 weeks, group members will strengthen their access to inner ...
Hosted by Chris Dorsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30030
Cultivate a safe, supportive and educational environment for gay men over 40 to address concerns such as discrimination, loneliness, stigmatization, aging, isolation, insecurity, grief and loss. Over the course of 8 weeks, group members will strengthen their access to inner ...
"Real Life" Girls Groups
Processing group for girls, including various age-appropriate topics such as creativity, team building, body image and nutrition, coping skills and stress busters, self-esteem and self-identity, and social awareness. These groups will be conducted in a small intimate setting, offering social ...
Hosted by Linda Weigand
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Peachtree City, GA 30269
Processing group for girls, including various age-appropriate topics such as creativity, team building, body image and nutrition, coping skills and stress busters, self-esteem and self-identity, and social awareness. These groups will be conducted in a small intimate setting, offering social ...
Guided Meditation for Stress Management
This virtual group incorporates breathwork, guided meditation, and somatic principles curated to cultivate clarity, calm the nervous system, and quiet the mind.
Hosted by Tequilla Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30067
This virtual group incorporates breathwork, guided meditation, and somatic principles curated to cultivate clarity, calm the nervous system, and quiet the mind.
Intensive Couple Unification-(ICU) 1 couple
Divorce and break-ups are hard…. INTENSIVE COUPLE UNIFICATION (ICU) is an 3-4 hour intervention with an Licensed Professional Counselor, skilled & trained in restoring couples back to that good place. You’ll learn to stop the tit-for-tat, forgiveness and how to ...
Hosted by S Candee' Winfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, DCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in College Park, GA 30349
Divorce and break-ups are hard…. INTENSIVE COUPLE UNIFICATION (ICU) is an 3-4 hour intervention with an Licensed Professional Counselor, skilled & trained in restoring couples back to that good place. You’ll learn to stop the tit-for-tat, forgiveness and how to ...
ABA Caregiver Support
In ABA, caregiver involvement is an essential part in making long-lasting behavioral and lifestyle changes. By helping you understand the concepts used during therapy, gain confidence in implementing those techniques, and working together with your care team to make any ...
In ABA, caregiver involvement is an essential part in making long-lasting behavioral and lifestyle changes. By helping you understand the concepts used during therapy, gain confidence in implementing those techniques, and working together with your care team to make any ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-Teens/Adults
This group teaches residents practical behavioral skills for tolerating distress, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and being able to stay in the present moment (mindfulness). Clients are referred to this group for various reasons, including but not limited to: relapse prevention, ...
Hosted by Breakthrough Recovery Outreach, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30341
This group teaches residents practical behavioral skills for tolerating distress, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and being able to stay in the present moment (mindfulness). Clients are referred to this group for various reasons, including but not limited to: relapse prevention, ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Georgia?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.